Assisted Phytostabilization of Acidic Polymetallic Mine Tailings Using Marble Waste and Native Plant Citrullus colocynthis: Effect on Soil, Plant, and Metal UptakeAbstract This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the phytostabilization ability of the native Moroccan plant Citrullus colocynthis on the neutralization of soil acidity and stabilization of metallic trace elements (MTEs) assisted by marble waste. Mine tailings (MT) co [...] 1156 6258 |
Drainage in a Screw Press and Utilization of the Recovered Fibres after Thermo-Hydrolytic Disintegration of Waste FibreboardsAbstract A thermo-hydrolytic disintegration process qualifies as a promising option for recycling the waste MDF and preserving the fibrous morphology of the recovered lignocellulosic fibre material. This study aims to include a drainage process between the thermo-hydrolytic disintegration and the [...] 1421 7217 |
Suitability of Steel Making Slag as a Construction Material Resourceby
Lucy V. Fisher
and
Andrew R. Barron
Abstract One of the largest problems facing the steelmaking industry is the high amount of waste currently produced and the low amount of waste that is currently recycled. This study aims to look at the suitability of 3 different samples of basic oxygen steelmaking (BOS) slag as a construction ma [...] 1641 9909 |
Use of α-Lactalbumin [α-La] from Whey as a Vehicle for Bioactive Compounds in Food Technology and Pharmaceutics: A ReviewAbstract Whey protein is a byproduct of cheese, casein, and Greek yogurt produced in Europe, North America, and Australasia. It is a substantial source of functional proteins and peptides for the worldwide food industry. α-Lactalbumin (α-La) is a globular protein that can be isolated from WPI (&l [...] 1271 8458 |
A Review of the Multi-Physical Characteristics of Plant Aggregates and Their Effects on the Properties of Plant-Based ConcreteAbstract The use of plant aggregates obtained from agricultural co-products mixed with mineral binders to form eco-friendly insulating building materials has been initiated for a few years to bring environmentally friendly solutions to the construction sector. Several studies on different agro-re [...] 1446 10133 |
Influence of Aging, Sterilization, and Composition on the Degradation of Polyurethane Foamsby
Sam T Briggs
,
Mary Beth B Monroe
,
Mark A Weizbicki
,
Sayyeda Marziya Hasan
and
Duncan J Maitland
Abstract Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are highly attractive materials for medical devices. Specifically, SMP foams are currently being used as embolic devices in peripheral and cerebral vascular applications. To ensure the proper function and safety of these materials in their intended applicatio [...] 1468 9284 |
The Use of Sulfur Waste to Protect Against Corrosion of Metal ImplantsAbstract Metal parts of endoprosthesis have a detrimental effect on the bones that come into contact with them and on the entire body of the patient. Coating them with biocompatible layers (hydroxyapatite and bioglass) has not yet brought about permanent results. In this study, the author showed [...] 1243 6204 |
A New Progress in Random Hydrodynamic Lubrication for Movable Non-Rotational Curvilinear Biosurfaces with Phospholipid BilayersAbstract This paper aims to highlight the result of a new progression of mathematical estimation methods of stochastic bio-hydrodynamic lubrication parameters for arbitrary, curvilinear, non-rotational, co-operating, living biological surfaces coated with phospholipid bi-layers. Movable, non-rota [...] 1273 6657 |
Feasibility Study on the Use of Modified Copper Slag as a Sustainable Fine Aggregate in MortarAbstract Depending on the availability of aggregate sources pertaining to their geographic locations, the concrete industry utilizes conventional aggregates such as marine sand, dredged gravel, or crushed rocks. This method requires high energy and high processing costs for washing and grinding. [...] 1267 7329 |
Plane Waves Scattered by a Spherical Inclusion in a Half Space of Poroelastic Materialby
Doo-Sung Lee
Abstract This paper concerns a poroelastic half-space in which plane compressional waves are scattered by a spherical inclusion. Addition theorems for the spherical wave functions are utilized to meet the boundary conditions on the plane, and the satisfaction of the given conditions on the bounda [...] 1206 5679 |